<p>To be quite honest, it might affect your admission, or it might not. You’re looking for an answer, or hope from people on college confidential who will say yes you will get in or no you won’t get in and they have a 50% chance of being right. For financial reasons, I was not able to participate in any summer programs. My dad simply would not let me because we couldn’t use thousands of dollars doing something like that, regardless of it’s overall impact on me as a person. I had friends who did these programs and I really wanted to - but unfortunately I could not. The point that I am trying to make here is that you’ve got an opportunity. People will say you have a good shot and some will say you don’t, but no one can really make that call. You might have a more probable chance if you’re on the higher end of the mid-50% spectrum, but not always. </p>
<p>This program, at TUFTS!!! I might add, will be an awesome program only if you let it enrich your life. You’re only going to get something out of it - whether it is a lifelong friendship(s), connections with professors who might possibly be able to recommend you to the school to which you are applying (which will be the best for you - but you’re only going to get a great rec from a professor if you impress him/her in any way), or valuable lessons if you want to take something out of it. </p>
<p>The program is a good opportunity and life is (as cliche as it might sound) full of small opportunities. So the end result you won’t know until you find out. People (i.e. ME) thought that I had no chance of getting into the school - I still applied and made that seventy dollar investment in myself for the possibility of something great, and I took that risk and I didn’t get in, but I have no regrets about applying, I would have had I not applied- but you have to understand it won’t always work out. </p>
<p>So I say do the program. It will likely be an amazing experience that can somehow impact you as a person. Don’t bank on it getting you in, do it because you want to, not because you think its the “right” thing to do!</p>
<p>Bottom line: people will tell you it will help you get in, people will say it won’t. People will say you can get in with your credentials, some others will say you won’t be able to. Some will say do the program and some will say you shouldn’t. It all really comes down to whether YOU WANT to do it or not. Your opinion is all that matters as it will be the only factor that contributes to how you are during the program. Don’t do it if you don’t want to. </p>
<p>Also study for the SATs this coming summer - you have a lot of time. You want to be at the high end of the range. Work hard!</p>
<p>Sorry that that was long. I’m a bit of a ranter.</p>